Which is cheaper, the Ferro Race Master Automatic or the Second Hour Giant Stride?

At MSRP the Ferro Race Master Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $585, against $725 for the Second Hour Giant Stride — a $140 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ferro Race Master Automatic or the Second Hour Giant Stride?

The Ferro Race Master Automatic wears larger at 45.2mm versus 42mm for the Second Hour Giant Stride — a 3.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ferro Race Master Automatic or the Second Hour Giant Stride?

The Second Hour Giant Stride is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Ferro Race Master Automatic.

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Ferro Race Master AutomaticvsSecond Hour Giant Stride

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Ferro Race Master Automatic

MSRP $585

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Second Hour Giant Stride

Giant Stride

MSRP $725

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Ferro Race Master Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Automatic for its value, with one enthusiast highlighting the British racing green dial, strong lume, beautifully engraved case back, and comfortable 39mm brushed steel case. The transparent movement descriptions are also appreciated. However, one owner reported poor communication and suspected delays regarding a pre-production order. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Automatic highly for its dial aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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Second Hour Giant Stride

The Silietta SW200 movement is a strength. The price point relative to other microbrand super compressor options is a weakness.